AETERNITAS has posted a video with the acoustic version of the title track of their latest album "House Of Usher", enjoy it here:

The band comments:
"As gift for the beginning Christmas season we have released this acoustic version of the title track from our current album "House Uf Usher". Enjoy the big emotions and intimate performance of the acoustic version of this song!"

AETERNITAS' latest album "House Of Usher" is out now on Massacre Records.

01.12.2016

WARPATH: Artwork + Track List

WARPATH's new album "Bullets For A Desert Session" will be released on January 13, 2017 via Massacre Records!

"It's about the impermanence of all machinery of war. Time eats away at it, or they're left in the middle of nowhere because they've served their purpose. No matter if they're destroyed, out of fuel or ammunition or abandoned by the crew... in the end, the vehicle is left and abandoned in the desert.
It's the same with war - there's nothing left but destruction and ruins. Relicts of the past, a past that shouldn't repeat itself."

The skull on the plane, as depicted on the cover, was created by Jan Meininghaus and contains the four musical styles WARPATH unites.

The following tracks are featured on the album:

1. Reborn
2. I Don't Care
3. Believe
4. When War Begins
5. Unseen Enemy
6. No One Can Kill Us
7. Crossing
8. Offensive Behaviour (Born To Be Real)
9. God Is Dead
10. No More Time To Bleed (Thrashunion)
11. The Liar Knows The Truth
12. Bullets For A Desert Session
13. I Don't Care (Live) [Digipak Bonus]
14. Believe (Live) [Digipak Bonus]

WARPATH's upcoming album "Bullets For A Desert Session" was recorded and produced by Thomas "Schrödey" Schröder at Absurd Studio. Eike Freese co-produced, mixed and mastered the album at Chameleon Studios.

29.11.2016

New Signing: BITTERFELDT

Have you ever wondered how your inner demons sound like? BITTERFELDT gives them a voice!

The band was formed in 2012 by EverEve frontman Micha (vocals, keys, music & lyrics) and his long-term friend Sascha (ex-GAU; guitars, didgeridoo).

Along with Matze (ex-Crematory, Shit for Brains; guitars), Oliver (EverEve; bass) and Christian Bass (Heaven Shall Burn etc.; drums), as well as the sound artists Sascha Dürk and André Höche, BITTERFELDT recorded their debut album "Götzen.Dämmerung", which will see the light of day on March 24, 2017 via Massacre Records.

Claustrophobic sound cascades and dark feelings full of anxiety and trepidation are a vital part of the musical and textual concept of the upcoming album. It's the soundtrack of the apocalypse. Epic, intensive, abyssal...

Danish symphonic metal outfit AKOMA recently signed with Massacre Records, and announced the upcoming release of their debut "Revangels".

Now they revealed the cover artwork, which was created by Stefan Heilemann! Guitarist Morten comments: "Heile did an amazing job with this artwork - I've never had that 'wow!' experience before, until I saw this artwork for the first time! I really think that his art matches our music perfectly!"

Furthermore, AKOMA released the official video for the album's title track - with a special appearance by the wonderful Liv Kristine, who's Tanya's duet partner in this song.

Enjoy the video here:

Vocalist Tanya states: "We're really excited to finally share our new music with all of you! We have worked very hard on this album, and we really feel that we have created something special, and nothing is better than to finally share it with all of you!"

AKOMA's debut album "Revangels" will be released on January 13, 2017 via MASSACRE RECORDS and was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Alexander Krull at Mastersound Studios.

22.11.2016

GLORYFUL: EU Tour

Buckle up, European GLORYFUL fans - the band's going on tour in February 2017!
They were announced as very special guest for Almanac's upcoming European tour with Lichtgestalt.

Here are all confirmed dates:

04.02.2017 SK Banská Bystrica - Urban Spot

05.02.2017 SK Bratislava - Randal Club

06.02.2017 DE Munich - Backstage

07.02.2016 HU Budapest - Barba Negra

08.02.2017 SI Ljubljana - Gala Hala

09.02.2017 CZ Prague - Nová Chmelnice

10.02.2017 DE Cottbus - Glad-House

11.02.2017 DE Berlin - Badehaus

12.02.2017 DE Flensburg - Roxy

13.02.2017 DE Nuremberg - Hirsch

14.02.2017 DE Frankfurt - Nachtleben

15.02.2017 DE Essen - Turock

16.02.2017 DE Siegburg - Kubana

17.02.2017 DE Rheine - Hypothalamus

18.02.2017 NL Arnhem - Willemeen

GLORYFUL's latest album "End Of The Night" is out now.

17.11.2016

New Signing: BORN AGAIN

Welcome to the Massacre Records family, BORN AGAIN!

The band from France was formed this year and consists of vocalist Thierry, guitarist Chris, bassist Christopher and drummer Pich.

You can look forward to heavy, melodic and powerful metal with raw and aggressive vocals - influenced by bands such as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest or Thin Lizzy.

BORN AGAIN's debut album "Strike With Power" is expected to be released in mid-February 2017 on Massacre Records.

The album was produced, mixed and mastered by R.D. Liapakis at the Music Factory/Prophecy Studios. The cover artwork was originally created by Mario Le Mole, now Jan Yrlund (Darkgrove Design) slightly reworked it for the re-release.

The re-release of MYSTIC PROPHECY’s debut album "Vengeance" is set to be released on January 13, 2017 via Massacre Records.

15.11.2016

VICTORIUS: Lyric Video

Having already released the artwork and tracklisting of the upcoming album "Heart Of The Phoenix", VICTORUS now presents the lyric video for the brand new song "Empire Of The Dragonking"!

Enjoy it here:

The band’s 4th studio album was produced & mixed by Lars Rettkowitz at KR Music and mastered by R.D. Liapakis at Music Factory/Prophecy Studios. Stan W Decker is responsible for the cover artwork.

VICTORIUS' new album "Heart Of The Phoenix" will be released on January 13, 2017 via Massacre Records.

13.11.2016

CRYSTAL BALL: Video

CRYSTAL BALL just released a new video for a song off their latest chart-busting album "Déjà-Voodoo" - enjoy "Never A Guarantee" here:

The video was directed by Stefan Kaufmann.

CRYSTAL BALL is currently supporting Shakra on selected dates of their "High Noon Tour 2016".

11.11.2016

Pre-order Links: November Releases

FEANOR, MY DARKEST HATE and THY SHADE will all release a new album on November 25th - here are a few selected links, where you can pre-order the albums:

STORMAGE are now part of the Massacre Records family, and will release a new album called "Dead Of Night" in March 2017!

STORMAGE rose from the ashes of the metal outfit Anthem in 2003, and released its debut album "Balance Of Power" two years later, which received fantastic reviews, just like the follow-up "Sudden Awakening" (2007).

The band has already played numerous live shows, for example with bands like Sabaton, Powerwolf, Sacred Steel, Cripper or Eisregen, and also appeared at various music festivals!
It got a bit quiet around the band starting in 2010, since all band members focussed on other projects without forgetting about STORMAGE, though.

Now, 6 years later, the band entered the Hardland Studios once again to record their upcoming album "Dead Of Night", due in March 2017 on Massacre Records!

BORNHOLM's upcoming album "Primaeval Pantheons" was mixed by Viktor "Max" Scheer and mastered by Paul Ericksen. Péter Sallai (Mortpaingraphics) has created the cover artwork.

It will be released on December 2, 2016 via Massacre Records.

02.11.2016

New Signing: AKOMA

Denmark's leading symphonic metal outfit AKOMA recently signed with Massacre Records and will release its debut album "Revangels" on January 13, 2017!

AKOMA is around since 2004, and was formed by vocalist Tanya Bell and guitarist Morten Bell. They already released a promo CD (2007) as well as two EPs (2006, 2012), which were well received.

With the new album, AKOMA wants to show their fans a new side of the band while staying true to their signature sound.
From atmospheric sounds and soprano vocals to epic battle horns and heavy guitar riffs, "Revangels" has it all!

Keep your eyes open for further album details, which will be released soon!

* w/ special guest The Fright
** w/ special guest The Other
*** w/ special guest Eisregen (full headliner show)

EWIGHEIM's new album "Schlaflieder" is out now on Massacre Records.

24.10.2016

FEANOR: Track List

The multinational true metal warriors FEANOR will release their new album "We Are Heavy Metal" late next month!

The impressive list of guests on the album includes Tony Martin, Ross The Boss, David Shankle, Ron Hendrix, Fritz Greenawalt and Nico Jordain.

The tracklisting of the album looks like this:

1. We Are Heavy Metal
2. Ëol The Dark
3. Ëarendil The Sailor
4. The Discipline Of Steel
5. Water Gardens
6. Dagor Nuin Giliath
7. White And Blue
8. Crying Games
9. The Visitors
10. In The Darkness
11. The Scribe
12. The Epic Of Gilgamesh Pt.1 (The Quest For Glory)

FEANOR's new album "We Are Heavy Metal" will be released on November 25, 2016 via Massacre Records.

22.10.2016

GLORYFUL: Video

GLORYFUL's new album "End Of The Night" is out for a while now. The band already posted two official video clips, and now they present you the third one for the album's title track.

GLORYFUL comments:

"We hit you pretty hard with our two previous videos of 'Hail To The King' and 'This Means War', we thought we'd try to slow things down a notch for the third video we now present to you: 'End Of The Night'!

Get that campfire going, grab a big can of grog and relax to the tune of our bard Johnny who will tell us more about the dwellings of McGuerkin and his plans for vengeance. Enjoy the awesome Zagan Detty Scherner of Black Messiah on violin!"

The artwork's been created by Stan W Decker, who already worked with bands like Masterplan or Magic Kingdom.

Guitarist and songwriter Dirk about the artwork:

"Our aim was to create an artwork that perfectly reflects the music on the album. Uncompromising power metal - uncompromising power metal artwork! We've recruited none other than Stan W Decker to realize our vision of a bad-ass phoenix with strong and brilliant colors, and he delivered! In our opinion, he is currently the best designer you could ask for regarding metal-related artworks.
Personally, I hate all these new, modern cover artworks that don't seem to have any meaning whatsoever. That's why we're so happy with Stan's work: Everyone who sees our cover artwork, immediately gets an idea of what to expect from the songs that are featured on the album!"

VICTORIUS' new album "Heart Of The Phoenix" will be released on January 13, 2017 via Massacre Records!

13.10.2016

GOATFUNERAL: The Complete Works

GOATFUNERAL are going to release their complete works on "Luzifer spricht... 10 years in the name of the goat" in early December, to celebrate the band's 10th anniversary!

It will be available as 2CD, limited edition 2CD digipak & limited vinyl LP (limited to 150 units each on white as well as black vinyl) and will feature 16 songs in total:

CD 1 / LP 1

1. bastion lucifer
2. why I hate the fruit
3. slaves of the frostbitten moon
4. continuous fire
5. the song of the dying ones
6. goat-fuck-perversion
7. church of genosuicide
8. scars of a nation

"The Last Goodbye" was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Mane Cabrales at Virtual Studio, and features guest appearances by Alex Sierra, Eloy F and David Quicho of Dimension.
Alex Stoddard is responsible for the album's artwork.

10.10.2016

HATESPHERE: EU Tour Tickets

Just a friendly reminder that HATESPHERE's "New Hell Is Here" European tour 2016 w/ Deep In Hate and Kause 4 Konflikt kicks off next Sunday!

BROKEN FATE also released two new videos for songs off their debut album "The Bridge Between" some time ago.
Watch the videos for "Layla" and "Jayden James" on the band's YouTube channel » https://www.youtube.com/Broken6fate

06.10.2016

MIRACLE FLAIR: Track List

Only a few weeks to go until MIRACLE FLAIR's new album "Angels Cast Shadows" will be released!

MY DARKEST HATE's upcoming album "Anger Temple" will be released in less than 2 months!

The German death metal outfit now revealed first details about the new record:

"Anger Temple" was produced by the band as well as Alexander Schoffer at Royal Ace Sounds in Stuttgart, Germany. Alexander Schoffer also took care of the album's mix and mastering.

Slovenian artist Hans Trasid of Dis-[Art] Design has created the album artwork.

The band has the following to say about their upcoming album:

"The album sounds like a perfect cross-section of our previous works and will please every fan! No compromises, no experiments! The album title refers to everyone's inner struggle; the temple is the human body in which anger, hate and disappointment manifest themselves."

MY DARKEST HATE's new album "Anger Temple" will be released on November 25, 2016 via Massacre Records.

28.09.2016

EWIGHEIM: Song Premiere

EWIGHEIM already released the artwork and tracklisting of their upcoming album, which will also be available as limited edition digipak with bonus tracks. Now you can listen to a brand new song too!

Head over to the website of the German Metal Hammer magazine and enjoy "Einmal Noch":

EWIGHEIM's new album "Schlaflieder" was produced, mixed and mastered by Markus Stock at Klangschmiede Studio E, and will be released on October 21, 2016 via Massacre Records.

26.09.2016

New Signing: BORNHOLM

Occult/pagan black metal quartet BORNHOLM is now part of the Massacre Records family, and will release a new album this winter!

The band's around since 2000 and has already released 3 full-length albums as well as several EPs.

You might have already seen the band live as part of the so-called Paganfest tour in 2013 or at Germany's Beastival (now Out & Loud Festival), Denmark's Copenhell or on tour with bands like Skyforger or Thyrfing and Skogen.

After a few line-up changes, BORNHOLM now features vocalist/guitarist Sahsnot, guitarist Attila, drummer D and bassist Carrion (ex-Tormentor).

The band's upcoming album is called "Primaeval Pantheons" and will be released on December 2, 2016 via Massacre Records!

23.09.2016

DARKWELL: Album Out Now

DARKWELL's new album "Moloch" is out now! Listen to and get your copy here:

The line-up of GUN BARREL underwent a few changes recently. Following the departure of vocalist Patrick Sühl last month, Thomale Nathan stepped into his shoes.

Now the dirty metal rock 'n' roll outfit has welcomed another new band member: Guitarist Heiwi Esser!

The band stated:

"Heiwi 'Doc' Esser has joined our ranks on guitar! The composer and guitarist of Substyle, Shanai and Nathan/Esser will add yet another facet to Gun Barrel! His classic rock attitude matches us perfectly! Heiwi is an experienced musician and producer both in the studio and on stages worldwide, having supported bands like Slayer, Motörhead or In Extremo in the past."

Congratulations are in order for CRYSTAL BALL who have entered the Swiss albums chart at #31 with their new album "Déjà-Voodoo"!

This is the 5th chart entry overall for the Swiss melodic metal outfit, and also the highest chart entry ever!

CRYSTAL BALL's new album "Déjà-Voodoo" is out now, and will officially be released in the United States on October 7, 2016.

12.09.2016

AETERNITAS: Lyric Video

The symphonic metal outfit AETERNITAS already released the artwork and the tracklisting of their upcoming album "House Of Usher".

Now they've also revealed the lyric video for the brand new song "Madeline", which you can enjoy here:

AETERNITAS' new album was produced, recorded and mixed by Alexander Hunzinger, and mastered by Götz Kretschmann. Henning Basse produced the vocals.
The artwork's been created by Kurt Wörsdorfer (a.k.a. Headcrime Artwork).

AETERNITAS' new album "House Of Usher" is available for pre-order and will be released on October 21, 2016 via Massacre Records.

08.09.2016

HEAVENWOOD: New Song

Portuguese occult emotive metal outfit HEAVENWOOD has released a new video for the track "The Empress", taken from their latest album "The Tarot Of The Bohemians - Part 1"!

Watch it here:

Footage for the video was shot by Addicted PR at the band's record release shows in Porto and Lisbon a few months ago.

07.09.2016

MIRACLE FLAIR: New Song

MIRACLE FLAIR recently signed with Massacre Records, and announced the new album "Angels Cast Shadows".

You can now listen to the album's title track in its entirety here:

The band's upcoming studio album was produced by the band and Tommy Vetterli, who also took care of the album's mix. Dan Suter is responsible for the mastering.
The cover artwork has been created by Colin Marks.

"Angels Cast Shadows" - out on October 21st via Massacre Records - is the band's second album and leads MIRACLE FLAIR into a new musical direction!

06.09.2016

New Signing: THE END A.D.

THE END A.D., formed back in the fall of 2014, has members from some of the filthiest Philly bands ever to plague the city of brotherly love since the mid 80's:

The German symphonic metal outfit AETERNITAS has revealed further details about their upcoming album.

"House Of Usher" is a concept abum, based on the famous short story "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe.
It was produced, recorded and mixed by Alexander Hunzinger at Serpina Studio, and mastered by Götz Kretschmann at Wonderlandstudio. Henning Basse produced the vocals at Vocalbase.
The artwork's been created by Kurt Wörsdorfer (a.k.a. Headcrime Artwork).

You can look forward to modern symphonic metal with complex orchestral arrangements and groovy rock parts, all held together by the strong & catchy voices of Alma Mathar and Oliver Bandmann.

AETERNITAS' new album "House Of Usher" is already available for pre-order, and will be released on October 21, 2016 via Massacre Records.

30.08.2016

GLORYFUL: Video

GLORYFUL's new album "End Of The Night" was released last Friday.

The band has now posted another video for a song off their latest record.

Enjoy the official "Hail To The King" video here:

29.08.2016

New Signing: MIDNIGHT RIDER

Good news! The German classic heavy metal outfit MIDNIGHT RIDER will release their long-awaited debut album "Manifestation" this winter via Massacre Records!

The band was formed 12 years ago, and released a self-titled EP in 2008.

They quickly became a well noticed band in the underground scene worldwide.

But now it's time to rise from the underground - and MIDNIGHT RIDER will do this with a brand new line-up, consisting of vocalist Wayne, guitarist Blumi, bassist Cliff and drummer Tim!

28.08.2016

HATESPHERE: Tour In China

Chinese HATESPHERE fans are in for a treat!

The crown princes of Scandinavian thrash metal have just announced a couple of live dates:

"In association with Schecter Guitars and Holiday Music we are stoked to announce HateSphere's return to amazing China. We simply can't wait to share our metal joy with our Chinese friends once again!"

The release of DARKWELL's new album "Moloch" is less than a month away!

The Austrian gothic rock/metal outfit teamed up with Felix Gorbach and Hanno Mayer of BlueBox Media, and shot a video for the new song "Yoshiwara".

Bassist Roland Wurzner comments: "Dystopias as shown in Orwell's '1984' or Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' have become more and more important these days, which also inspired our lyrics. The bigotry, as named and shamed in 'Metropolis', has found its way into today's society, but in a different way. The song 'Yoshiwara' is pretty much about this issue."

DARKWELL's new album "Moloch" will be released on September 23rd via Massacre Records.

24.08.2016

New Signing: WARPATH

Worship the thrash and groove gods, WARPATH are working on a new album!

The quintet - hailing from Hamburg, Germany - definitely aren't newcomers anymore, 'cause they're already around since 1991! They quickly released a demo, followed by the debut "When War Begins..." in the summer of 1992. Meanwhile, the band can look back on 4 full-length releases.

They have played numerous club and festivals shows all around Europe in the past and present. Besides gigs and tours with bands like Holy Moses, Gorefest, Forbidden, Sodom or Endstille, WARPATH also graced the billing of music festivals like Germany's Headbangers Open Air, Metal Bash or this year's Bang Your Head!!! Open Air.

They went on hiatus at some point, but in the end they reunited again.

WARPATH has a new line-up since last year: Vocalist Dirk "Dicker" Weiß is joined by drummer Norman Rieck, bassist Sören Meyer and guitarist Flint Razorhead.

The band hasn't been lazy these days either! They teamed up with producer and ex-WARPATH guitarist Schrödey and already recorded new songs at the Absurd Studio in Hamburg, Germany.

WARPATH also recently signed a record deal with Massacre Records, where the new album will be released in early 2017!

23.08.2016

JADED HEART: Spain Tour

JADED HEART will go on tour in Spain this November/December, along with Crown Of Glory!

The Swiss band around the creative forces Nicole Hartmann (vocals) and Daniel Maurizi (guitars) recently signed to Massacre Records, where the new studio album will be released on October 21, 2016.

Various facets - both sound-wise and also stylistically - collide in their music, but both people who love banging their head and melodic music enthusiasts will love the band's new album "Angels Cast Shadows"!

It's a piece of art that showcases the band's passion and love to detail.

The album was produced by Tommy Vetterli & MIRACLE FLAIR, mixed by Tommy Vetterli and mastered by Dan Suter.

Artist Colin Marks (Rain Song Design) - who already worked with bands like Whitechapel, Hypermass or Fleshgod Apocalypse - has created the cover artwork of "Angels Cast Shadows".

1. Déjà-Voodoo
2. Director's Cut
3. Suspended
4. Never A Guarantee
5. Reaching Out
6. Home Again
7. To Freedom And Progress
8. Time And Tide
9. Without A Net
10. Full Disclosure (*)
11. Fools' Parade (*)
12. Dr. Hell No
13. To Be With You Once More

(*) Digipak Bonus

The band also posted the official video for the album's title track last week. Check it out HERE.

The band's 9th studio album was produced, mixed and mastered by Stefan Kaufmann. Thomas Ewerhard is responsible for the cover artwork.

CRYSTAL BALL's new album "Déjà-Voodoo" is set to be released on September 2, 2016 via Massacre Records. The confirmed US release date is October 7, 2016.

18.08.2016

VICTORIUS: Album Details

German power metal outfit VICTORIUS has just revealed the first info about their upcoming album!

It's entitled "Heart Of The Phoenix" and will be released on January 13, 2017 via Massacre Records!

The band stated: "Within the last weeks and months, we worked our asses off to deliver nothing but the best record we've done so far!"

Producer Lars Rettkowitz (Freedom Call) is taking care of the album's mix, the mastering is put in the hands of R.D. Liapakis (Mystic Prophecy).

Further details will be revealed soon.

VICTORIUS will embark on an European tour in January/February 2017 with Grave Digger and their label mates Mystic Prophecy.

17.08.2016

EWIGHEIM: New Album

Close your eyes and rest your head, EWIGHEIM will sing you to sleep.

But beware, your dreams will be strange!
Dreams about the moon who hangs himself, because he no longer sees a point in shining. Dreams about a human being, obsessed with life, that learns what it means to miss your own soul - and so much more.

"Schlaflieder" was produced, mixed and mastered by Markus Stock at Klangschmiede Studio E. The artwork's been created by Yantit, and features a detail of Gabriel von Max's painting "The Seeress of Prevorst" from 1892.

EWIGHEIM's new album "Schlaflieder" is set to be released on October 21, 2016 via Massacre Records, and will also be available as limited edition digipak with exclusive bonus tracks.

15.08.2016

MESSIAH'S KISS: Tour

Guess who's joining RAGE on their "The Devil Tours Again" tour this December!

Yup, that's right, MESSIAH'S KISS! Also joining them will be Darker Half from Australia.

The new album was mixed and mastered by Mario Lochert at Dreamsound Studios in Munich, Germany. Markus Salmanir (With Nothing Design) has created the artwork.

The band will join Serious Black on their "Mirrorworld Tour 2016", along with Sinbreed, in late September/early August - don't miss it!

HAMMERSCHMITT's new album "Still On Fire" is available for digital and physical pre-order, and will be released on August 26, 2016 via Massacre Records.

01.08.2016

GLORYFUL: Video Clip

GLORYFUL already spoke about each track featured on their upcoming album "End Of The Night", and released a short album trailer.

Now, the German metal quintet has posted the brand new and official video clip for the song "This Means War" - enjoy it here:

The video was realized by Jaegerrot Movie Production.

The new album was mixed and mastered by Charles Greywolf at Studio Greywolf, and comes with an artwork created by Kris Verwimp.

GLORYFUL's new album "End Of The Night" is available for digital and physical pre-order, and will be released on August 26, 2016 via Massacre Records.

ALBUM TIPP

AETERNITASHouse of Usher

The new and 4th full-length studio album by the German symphonic metal band AETERNITAS
Vocals produced by Henning Basse (Firewind, ex-Metalium)
Successful German tour with their last album "Rappacinis Tochter" with over 50 shows